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Health
Most babies tolerate formula with no problem, but for some babies, feeding with formula can cause a number of issues. If your baby experiences symptoms like hives, eczema, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fussiness, or colic after drinking formula,...
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The content for this blog was provided by Music Together Worldwide in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. As a new faculty member at Iowa State University in the ‘80s, Sister Lorna Zemke was an important influence for me. Sister taught at...
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Baby
Premature infants are at risk for a variety of lung problems and diseases, in part because infants can survive birth at earlier ages than ever before. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, infants today “consistently” survive birth at...
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Babies who could teach attorneys a thing or two, babies who mean business when eating cake, babies who plot against us, and babies who feel our pain when it’s swimsuit shopping time. It’s all about babies this week! 1. 33 babies devouring their 1st...
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All babies have gas — but not equally. Some babies are rarely bothered by it, while others seem to suffer after every meal, squirming and crying with gassy tummies. Why do some babies seem so much gassier than others? Your gassy baby In the first...
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Parenting
Americans live in a culture that openly worships the young and beautiful — but which came first, the culture or the worship? New research is suggesting that, in fact, people begin to discriminate based on physical appearance when they’re still...
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Red blood cells (RBCs) share a similar mission in adults and children: to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. However, a newborn baby’s RBCs have a shorter lifespan than an adult’s, which can contribute to anemia. Anemia is a condition...
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A law was recently signed in the state of Tennessee that will allow pregnant women to be arrested and prosecuted if the babies they deliver are found to be harmed by any illegal narcotics mom took during her pregnancy. This law is the first of its...
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Baby-led weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid food to your baby that skips the step of traditional spoon-feeding. Throughout the US and Europe, BLW is becoming a popular “first food” approach to feeding babies. Baby-led weaning was...
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Pregnancy
Research shows that babies may be able to hear sounds in the womb as early as the 18th week of pregnancy, when the ears first start to stand out from the head. But what do they hear? And do babies understand or remember anything they heard in the...
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Monday, November 1, marked the 4th annual World Prematurity Day. This is a day set aside to acknowledge the births of our smallest and most fragile babies. In fact, the whole month of November is dedicated as Prematurity Awareness Month. These...
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Sorry Dads, but it’s all about moms this week! Treat yo’ self to a few Mother’s Day laughs and “awww” moments. 1. ‘Convos With My 2-Year-Old’ takes on cooking with kids for Mother’s Day This episode doesn’t disappoint, and it...
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You may have read the article in the New York Times this week that questioned what happens when there is a “medicalization of normal variations in physiology.” Huh? It was speaking to the idea that sometimes normal body functions are misinterpreted...
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Health
While influenza can be a serious illness for anyone, it can be especially dangerous for babies. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 20,000 children under the age of five are hospitalized each year due to...
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Toddler
Whether you’re buying store-brand baby food or making your own, it’s never too early to start teaching your baby to enjoy healthy foods. “Moms and dads need to make eating nutritious foods a regular part of life,” said Dian Griesel,...
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Does your baby spit up a lot? Have you ever wondered if it is normal? For most babies, spitting up occasionally is no big deal—but sometimes it can be a sign of an underlying condition that requires medical attention. Typically, when food (or milk)...
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Health
Acetaminophen is a medication used to reduce fever and pain in babies, children, and adults. It comes in liquid, chewable tablets, pills, and suppository forms. The medication is dosed according to your baby’s weight, so a baby who weighs 10 pounds...
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Once they become familiar with it, most parents are interested in skin-to-skin contact with their babies shortly after birth—even if they don’t know exactly why it’s so good for them and their baby. But rest assured: there is real science behind...
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If you’ve ever had a baby with colic, you know how miserable it can be. Unfortunately, as frustrating as colic can be, we still don’t really know what causes it, which makes treatment difficult. Recent research, however, has uncovered an...
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Your baby’s first steps are one of the most exciting milestones. For most children, walking is a natural skill — babies are born hardwired with the urge to walk, although the urge is stronger in some babies than in others. The National Center...
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You will laugh when you see babies going through tunnels, you will cry when you watch a blind mother see her newborn for the first time, and you will most definitely read how one dad is trying to save his son from unvaccinated children. Happy Super...
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There are many stages of feeding that toddlers go through. Some are still on baby food, while others eat table food with a limited variety. Some parents say their toddlers won’t eat what they eat, and others say they are afraid to offer table food...
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I learned something this week… If someone would just play a Bruno Mars song to wake me up daily, my life would be more awesome. (Hello husband!?) While I can’t convince spouses everywhere to jump on board, I can give you a few laughs from the best...
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The content for this blog was provided by Dr. Smith’s in accordance with Bundoo’s Editorial Policy. It can be so much fun to splash with your little one at the pool all summer long. They can cool down and get some energy out, too. But...
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A neonatal intensive care unit, commonly referred to as a NICU, is a special unit in a hospital dedicated to caring for premature or ill newborns. The staff in such units typically has specialized training that enables them to care for these...
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Health
Fevers in babies over six months of age are handled a little differently than fevers in younger babies. By six months, your baby’s immune system is much more developed, making it easier to fight off common illnesses. Fever, which is defined as a...
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Oscar moms and burrito babies are basically my everything this week. How are you celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday? 1. Mommy goes to the Oscars I may or may not have been the only one who watched the Oscars simply to see the baby bumps and the...
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Hellooooo, 2015! Where did 2014 go? While I’m looking for it, check out this week’s best parenting memes and videos. 1. Babies going through tunnels Turns out that tunnels are pretty amazing. These babies’ faces are priceless! 2. The Lacking Family...
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Every new parent has questions—and I’m here to answer yours. Thanks to our supporter Crane, maker of fabulous cool-mist humidifiers, I was happy to participate in a Facebook Live event recently in which I got to answer new parents’ most...
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Baby
One of the most common worries among new parents is that their little one is developing a flat head. In fact, current studies indicate that 1 in 4 U.S. infants has some degree of positional plagiocephaly, or a flat head. So what should a parent do...
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Pregnancy
Most people know that being exposed to lead is not healthy, but understanding how lead exposure affects pregnancy and developing babies might not be as straightforward. Since lead can easily cross the placenta into a growing baby’s bloodstream, and...
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At some point, many breastfeeding moms need to introduce a bottle so their baby can feed at times when breastfeeding isn’t possible. For some, it’s returning to work that makes this necessary; for others, it is because of separations such as...
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Pregnancy
After waiting patiently for your little one to arrive, many moms wonder what will happen after their baby is born: “Where will they sleep in the hospital—in the room with me or in the nursery?” and “How will I get my rest? And does it even matter?”...
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Pregnancy
As of 2015 in the United States, about 9.5 percent of all babies are born preterm, meaning they were born at less than 37 weeks gestation. We know that being born preterm can lead to multiple complications for a new baby, such as problems with...
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Feeding peanut butter to a baby used to be taboo. Not anymore. According to new guidelines from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the answer to the question of whether or not you can feed your baby peanut butter is...
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The CDC released its annual “Mortality in the United States” report in December, and it offered some good news for infants. According to the report, the infant mortality rate decreased 2.3 percent in 2014 to a new historic low of 582.1 infant...
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New parents: raise your hand if you’ve ever felt guilty after finding a rash on your newborn’s perfect skin. While we’d all love to keep our babies’ skin flawless forever, there’s no way to completely avoid minor skin...
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The pot on the stove is boiling, the phone rings, the doorbell buzzes, the dog goes crazy. And meanwhile, your newly mobile little angel makes a beeline for the spare change you accidentally dropped on the floor, crawling as if her life depends on...
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Sleep trainers rejoice! A study published recently in the medical journal Pediatrics came to the conclusion that sleep training babies over age six months did not impact their stress hormone levels or cause behavioral or bonding issues, and it...
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November 17 marks World Prematurity Day and Bundoo is sharing the message of the March of Dimes® as it works across the globe to decrease incidences of premature births. According to the March of Dimes®, 15 million babies are born across the world...
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Pregnancy
Toward the end of your pregnancy, you may feel like your baby is gaining a pound a day and will never come out! For some women, this concern of having a large baby is a very real one. But what exactly is considered “big” when it comes to babies,...
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Health
When your baby swallows air or when they eat and the food begins to digest, gas is produced and accumulates in the gut. Some babies pass the gas very easily, either by burping or flatulence. Others seem to struggle and become uncomfortable, which...
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Baby
Your baby is growing fast and wanting to explore his or her world in a bigger way. Crawlers are off and, well, crawling … all over the home. Nap schedules are hopefully well established, as are feeding times. Around now you may get the sense that...
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Babies from 9-12 months of age require 11 hours of nighttime sleep and about 3 hours of daytime sleep. At 9 months, most babies have given up their third late-afternoon nap, so napping is usually divided into a 1.5-hour nap in the morning and...
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Toddler
From the brain’s point of view, learning to talk and learning to play music aren’t so different. In 2013, research from the University of Edinburgh showed that adults learn foreign languages faster if they start by singing the language. Why?...
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Baby
Your baby is growing fast and wanting to explore his or her world in a bigger way. Crawlers are off and, well, crawling … all over the home. Nap schedules are hopefully well established, as are feeding times. Around now you may get the sense that...
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Baby
When it comes to babies, games are much more than just play. Games are a natural and wonderful way to both bond with your baby and aid his or her social development. Games can teach your baby about the world, instill trust, and even create a...
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Babies wake up early. It’s a fact. Many new parents are surprised to learn that most babies are up for the day between 6-7 a.m. Some, unfortunately, are up much earlier than this. When a child wakes at 4-5 a.m. for the day, it’s considered early...
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Pregnancy
In October 2013, the American College of Obstetricians/Gynecologists (ACOG) issued an updated definition for term pregnancies. The updated definitions are significant because they change when pregnancies are classified as “full term.” Prior to the...
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Infant formulas are designed for the first year of life in infants who are not breastfeeding exclusively. After the first year, infants can be weaned to whole cow’s milk or a non-dairy substitute. All infant formulas are regulated by the Food and...
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Sleep training is the process of teaching babies how to fall asleep and go back to sleep independently. It usually begins when the baby can sleep for 8-10 hours at a stretch without needing to wake up and feed. Many babies reach this milestone at...
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Binky or no binky? It’s no surprise to parents that babies love to suck on things, including fingers, thumbs, hands, or pacifiers. Sucking that’s done outside of feeding time is known as “non-nutritive” sucking, and...
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It’s always exciting to see your baby reach another major milestone — and crawling is definitely a big one. Crawling signals a rapid acceleration of your baby’s ability to explore, and of course, means you should be extra vigilant about...
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Health
Thrush is a common infection of the mouth found in babies and young toddlers, as well as on the nipples of nursing mothers. Thrush appears as sticky white patches that line the mouth, inner lips, and gums. In nursing moms, thrush may appear as...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 500,000 babies are born prematurely each year. Of these tiny patients, about half will be diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP. In ROP, the blood vessels in the...
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Despite measures to eliminate lead from the environment, babies and young children continue to be exposed to this toxic material. This puts children at risk for potential serious and lifelong complications. Exposure to lead can cause serious damage...
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Toddler
Fresh, frozen, or even canned (and rinsed), many veggies stand out when it comes to their nutritional quality. Packed with nutrients and fiber and low on calories, veggies should be part of every baby’s daily diet. Research shows that when a baby...
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Whether your baby enters the world vaginally or by cesarean section, pre-term or full-term, research has shown that all babies benefit from immediate and ongoing skin-to-skin contact with mom, sometimes called “Kangaroo care.” Right after birth,...
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Toddler
In the last few years, a wave of high quality research has come out showing just how profoundly positive exposure to music and music education is for babies and developing brains. Much of this new study has focused on premature babies, especially...
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One of the great surprises for many new parents—who have likely been told their baby will be up all night, every night—is how much time newborns spend asleep. According to Stanford Children’s Health, newborns can sleep as much as 17 hours a...
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Pregnancy
Chances are if you are pregnant, someone has talked to you about back labor (whether you asked them to or not). They may have also mentioned that their baby was “facing the wrong way” or “sunny side up” in labor. What they are referring to is when...
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Having a premature baby in the NICU is a difficult situation for any parent — and it’s unfortunately common. Approximately one out of every 10 babies are born prematurely each year, keeping the NICUs around the country very busy. While it’s natural...
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Parenting
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Pregnancy
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that can be spread by sexual contact, as well as through contaminated blood, saliva, or urine. While this infection doesn’t usually lead to major problems in adults, it is the most common infection mothers pass to...
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Health
If you’re one of the millions of parents who have a child with food allergies, and you’re thinking about having another baby, you’re probably wondering, “Is there anything I can do to prevent allergies in my new baby?” The answer: yes and no. We...
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How your baby latches onto your breast is one of the most important factors in being successful with breastfeeding. Without a good latch, breastfeeding can hurt, and your baby may not be able to remove enough milk from the breast. This can lead to...
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There has been much attention regarding milk allergies in infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breast milk over formula because true allergies to breast milk are extremely rare. However, not all families are able to...
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In the first year of life, the physical milestones are the most obvious and exciting. As babies grow from newborns to toddlers, their physical capabilities are advancing in leaps and bounds. Your baby’s muscles are strengthening quickly, and...
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Between 2 and 4 months, your baby’s range of emotional expression will be rapidly developing. Most babies this age will smile when they’re happy or amused, coo when content, and cry when feeling lonely or frustrated. A child this young...
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Pregnancy
The good news is that, by 37 weeks, only 3–4 percent of babies remain in the breech (bottom-down) position. This means that the majority of the time, babies are head-down in preparation for delivery. But what happens if they remain breech? Here are...
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Toddler
With all the fruits, veggies, breads and lean meats in the world, it’s amazing that babies live their first year off of breast milk or formula along with rice cereals and some baby foods. If you have ever considered feeding your baby with more...
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Pregnancy
A review of babies born via caesarean section has some possibly sobering news: they might be at slightly higher risk for developing autism spectrum disorders. The review, published in 2014 in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, examined...
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Baby
Introducing solid food to your baby is exciting. It means you are both officially onto “older baby” endeavors and starting the process of getting your baby ready to eat real family food. Iron is a critical nutrient, especially in the first two...
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Parenting
Whether you sing lullabies to your baby, play a classical music CD in the nursery or crank up your own favorite tunes on the radio, research shows that introducing your baby to music has long-term developmental benefits. In a 2013 study in the...